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    • Utilizing biblical persuasion techniques in preaching without being manipulative 

      Dooley, Adam Brent (2006-04-18)
      This dissertation examines the difference between persuasion and manipulation in preaching. The focus of this work will be demonstrating the need for the pure motives of the messenger. Additionally, discovering and exhibiting ...

    • The validity of the propositional theme in expository preaching 

      Chae, Kyoung Lak (2008-08-15)
      This dissertation demonstrates the validity of the propositional theme in expository preaching. Chapter 1 examines expository theorists' comprehension and homiletical practice of the propositional theme, and summarizes ...

    • Violence and Matthew: A reconsideration of Matthew 11:12 

      Taylor, Charles Fleming (2007-11-09)
      This thesis resolves the interpretational problem involved in Matthew 11:12 by asserting that in Matthew 11:12 ²¹[Special characters omitted.]<math> <f> <a><ac><g>a</g></ac><ac>&d12;</ac></a></f> </math> ¶µÄ±¹ is best ...

    • Witnessing with the Holy Spirit: Pneumatology and missiology in evangelistic theory 

      DeVries, Brian Allen (2007-08-15)
      This dissertation demonstrates that a biblical theology of the Holy Spirit's work in evangelism, when integrated with soteriological and missiological insights, provides the basis for evangelistic communication that depends ...

    • Word and spirit in doctrinal formation 

      De Zago, Edmund Keith (2006-11-09)
      This dissertation examines current models in evangelical theological method regarding the relationship the Holy Spirit has with the written biblical text and the reader as it pertains to interpretation and, in particular, ...